Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh

The surprise success of Seattle's only Guamanian restaurant


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Only one spot in Washington state made the New York Time’s list of 50 best restaurants this year: familyfriend. The Beacon Hill eatery’s menu is filled with stand-out meals from Guam and other Pacific Islands, but the one responsible for its meteoric rise is all American.

In this episode, Tan chats with familyfriend owner Elmer Dulla about the restaurant’s sudden success and its Guamanian roots. Plus, tips for enjoying fresh hop season in Seattle, even if you’re not a beer fan. 

Read more about Elmer Dulla and familyfriend in The Seattle Times

Recommendations in this episode:

  • Familyfriend, Beacon Hill – try the corn soup, the shrimp and octopus tostada or the La Beacon Bachoy (if you’re feeling adventurous)
  • Cloudburst Brewing, Downtown
  • Single Hill Brewing, Yakima
  • The Dray, West Woodland
  • Chuck’s Hop Shop, Central District / Greenwood / Seward Park

Seattle Eats is a production of The Seattle Times and KUOW, part of the NPR Network. You can support Seattle Eats by investing in the local newsrooms and the specialized beats that make this sort of storytelling possible. Please consider joining and subscribing at kuow.org/eats and seattletimes.com.

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